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Replying To WmeathWarrior:  "Was at the Tang Vs Lomans game and it was a 2 point hammering if that even makes sense. I find it hard to describe what I saw from Tang, never ever going to win the game but yet never really out of it as regards the scoreline. I can see what Tang attempted but for GAA's sake, just go out on your shield, lose by 20 points and play the game. St. Lomans were in zero danger of losing the game. Tang with a goal from the last kick of the game with a high ball. Ballymore club should be proud, pitch was perfect, well organized, the atmosphere was great. Pity we didn't get a game."
Have to say your logic is ridiculous if they went out to play open football they'd have been destroyed they kept themselves in the game regardless of it being a '2 point hammering ' Tang got a victory v Kinnegad from this and are now a win away from back to back quarter finals which is a phenomenal achievement for a team with the pick they have and a club that don't pick up players from outside clubs they reason they have done so well is they are incredibly difficult to play against on population they should be a junior team yet are competing with the top senior teams.

jiminycricket (Offaly) - Posts: 26 - 27/07/2024 23:21:38    2562043

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Replying To WmeathWarrior:  "Was at the Tang Vs Lomans game and it was a 2 point hammering if that even makes sense. I find it hard to describe what I saw from Tang, never ever going to win the game but yet never really out of it as regards the scoreline. I can see what Tang attempted but for GAA's sake, just go out on your shield, lose by 20 points and play the game. St. Lomans were in zero danger of losing the game. Tang with a goal from the last kick of the game with a high ball. Ballymore club should be proud, pitch was perfect, well organized, the atmosphere was great. Pity we didn't get a game."
It doesn't make any sense. I've never read such rubbish as a 2 point hammering. Your mighty Lomans struggled against a well organised outfit that set up the best way they thought they could get a result. They fell short but Lomans with all the talent and resources at their disposal, especially in the first half were rattled by Tangs intensity and never ran at them and even seemed nervous in possession whenever they got into the final third. They didn't get in behind the Tang full back line for any goal chances and for a team of Lomans standards who have come up against plenty of defensively set out teams you would still expect that. Yes, the Tang goal was late but they had plenty of possession in the last 10 minutes but were wasteful in front of goal. How Tang set up is no different to how any massive underdog in any grade would against a red hot favourite like Lomans were tonight. Nobody in Tang will go home disappointed this evening after coming away from their first two games against the top two teams in the county with 2 points and a score difference of 0. Three big games ahead for them against three teams they are all capable of beating and after that who knows. A small rural club that struggle for playing numbers but definitely don't lack spirit and heart. They more than went out on their shield tonight despite your flippant remarks. I'll agree with you about Ballymore. The pitch and grounds were in great condition and well done to everyone there. They definitely should host more championship games and hopefully they get some more

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 236 - 27/07/2024 23:34:05    2562046

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Replying To mintyfresh:  "It doesn't make any sense. I've never read such rubbish as a 2 point hammering. Your mighty Lomans struggled against a well organised outfit that set up the best way they thought they could get a result. They fell short but Lomans with all the talent and resources at their disposal, especially in the first half were rattled by Tangs intensity and never ran at them and even seemed nervous in possession whenever they got into the final third. They didn't get in behind the Tang full back line for any goal chances and for a team of Lomans standards who have come up against plenty of defensively set out teams you would still expect that. Yes, the Tang goal was late but they had plenty of possession in the last 10 minutes but were wasteful in front of goal. How Tang set up is no different to how any massive underdog in any grade would against a red hot favourite like Lomans were tonight. Nobody in Tang will go home disappointed this evening after coming away from their first two games against the top two teams in the county with 2 points and a score difference of 0. Three big games ahead for them against three teams they are all capable of beating and after that who knows. A small rural club that struggle for playing numbers but definitely don't lack spirit and heart. They more than went out on their shield tonight despite your flippant remarks. I'll agree with you about Ballymore. The pitch and grounds were in great condition and well done to everyone there. They definitely should host more championship games and hopefully they get some more"
I fully accept they're competitive and that's their job all credit to them. Saying Lomans struggled is a bit much. Lomans were well in control in the second half, Fola missed an open goal in the first half. Tang were competitive and that's all they can be. Lomans "rattled" is a little bit strong but yeah they frustrated them

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 103 - 27/07/2024 23:59:31    2562051

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Replying To mintyfresh:  "It doesn't make any sense. I've never read such rubbish as a 2 point hammering. Your mighty Lomans struggled against a well organised outfit that set up the best way they thought they could get a result. They fell short but Lomans with all the talent and resources at their disposal, especially in the first half were rattled by Tangs intensity and never ran at them and even seemed nervous in possession whenever they got into the final third. They didn't get in behind the Tang full back line for any goal chances and for a team of Lomans standards who have come up against plenty of defensively set out teams you would still expect that. Yes, the Tang goal was late but they had plenty of possession in the last 10 minutes but were wasteful in front of goal. How Tang set up is no different to how any massive underdog in any grade would against a red hot favourite like Lomans were tonight. Nobody in Tang will go home disappointed this evening after coming away from their first two games against the top two teams in the county with 2 points and a score difference of 0. Three big games ahead for them against three teams they are all capable of beating and after that who knows. A small rural club that struggle for playing numbers but definitely don't lack spirit and heart. They more than went out on their shield tonight despite your flippant remarks. I'll agree with you about Ballymore. The pitch and grounds were in great condition and well done to everyone there. They definitely should host more championship games and hopefully they get some more"
Fair point re Ballymore pitch and the surrounds, lovely setting for a match tonight, pitch one of the best surfaces in the county, considering it's one of the very few pitches used by both football and hurling clubs it's a credit to them both.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1812 - 28/07/2024 01:11:00    2562054

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Replying To Bluelake:  "I fully accept they're competitive and that's their job all credit to them. Saying Lomans struggled is a bit much. Lomans were well in control in the second half, Fola missed an open goal in the first half. Tang were competitive and that's all they can be. Lomans "rattled" is a little bit strong but yeah they frustrated them"
Bring Tang to Cusack and see what theyre like (pitches like Moate and Ballymore suit there style) Somebody pulling a few stunts for them behind the scenes getting two top teams outside of Cusack after what Tyrrellspass done to them last year

lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 104 - 28/07/2024 18:02:49    2562223

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Replying To lakecounty90:  "Bring Tang to Cusack and see what theyre like (pitches like Moate and Ballymore suit there style) Somebody pulling a few stunts for them behind the scenes getting two top teams outside of Cusack after what Tyrrellspass done to them last year"
Oh yes forgot the rule that lomans has to play every game in cusack park.

Grainofrice (Westmeath) - Posts: 4 - 28/07/2024 20:40:41    2562325

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Malachys lost as expected but score flattered the downs malachys gifted 2nd goal to downs and mangan with a bad mistake for 3rd though was yer man in the square.

They competed well and lots of posseion but finishing at times sloppy mistakes costly at this level.
But defo not big as margin as score between them.

Other good wins for multi and Rosemount today.
Bunbrosna good 2 wins in the junior

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 428 - 28/07/2024 20:45:31    2562332

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That said easy enough win but slightly flattered the downs

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 428 - 28/07/2024 20:52:52    2562336

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Replying To Grainofrice:  "Oh yes forgot the rule that lomans has to play every game in cusack park."
Nothing to do with Lomans. Remarkable that tang could conceivably have two years at senior and not play a group match in Cusack. Not their fault but a bit of an anomaly

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 103 - 28/07/2024 20:59:05    2562343

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Replying To Grainofrice:  "Oh yes forgot the rule that lomans has to play every game in cusack park."
Likewise there is no rule preventing Tang from playing group matches there

lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 104 - 28/07/2024 21:17:34    2562350

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Replying To Bluelake:  "Caulry and Athlone is the big game this weekend. Loser will most likely not qualify for the knockouts. Sounds harsh but it's rare enough a team qualifies after losing the first two games. I know Lomans lost the first two in 2021 and ended up winning it but seems an outlier. Would also make things very interesting if Tpass were to beat Kinnegad, by all accounts Tpass a lot stronger than last year and seem more together"
Caulry are on the brink now after 0.12 0.9 loss to Athlone tonight.
Poor first half was costly for Caulry.

lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 104 - 28/07/2024 21:23:35    2562355

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Rosemount good win this evening against Tubberclaire-good scoring game but Rosemonut just about deserved their victory.In the second game Caulry were very poor again against an average Athlone team who didnt have to do much for their win.Athlone were the better team and deserved their win with Caulry now heading to section B for next year.Shades of the Downs last year.

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 203 - 28/07/2024 21:45:06    2562361

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Replying To lakecounty90:  "Bring Tang to Cusack and see what theyre like (pitches like Moate and Ballymore suit there style) Somebody pulling a few stunts for them behind the scenes getting two top teams outside of Cusack after what Tyrrellspass done to them last year"
Have you been in Ballymore? Probably the best pitch in the county.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1812 - 28/07/2024 21:59:00    2562369

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Replying To Bruno@1:  "Rosemount good win this evening against Tubberclaire-good scoring game but Rosemonut just about deserved their victory.In the second game Caulry were very poor again against an average Athlone team who didnt have to do much for their win.Athlone were the better team and deserved their win with Caulry now heading to section B for next year.Shades of the Downs last year."
Mad that the rumours coming out of Mount Tenple 4 weeks ago before they lost to an intermediate team in a league final was that the only team in the county they feared was Lomans

3 losses later and they now looked like an intermediate themselves

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 464 - 28/07/2024 22:10:46    2562375

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Replying To Bluelake:  "Nothing to do with Lomans. Remarkable that tang could conceivably have two years at senior and not play a group match in Cusack. Not their fault but a bit of an anomaly"
Exactly. Tang won intermediate in 2021. Got no games in Cusack Park in 2022 and none in 2023 up until they played Shandonagh there in a dead rubber last group game when they already qualified for the quarter final. I'ts not because of whoever is fixing them is trying to do Tang any favours like lakecounty90 suggested earlier. It's the opposite if anything. Junior and intermediate teams have played more group games in Cusack than Tang have in that time. It's like the allocation of Iarmhi TV games in that time. I stand corrected but I'd be 95% sure last years quarter final with Tyrrellspass was the first game covering Tang on Iarmhi TV since their Leinster intermediate championship match in 2021. Im sure Tang players would love nothing more than to play Games in Cusack Park but to suggest making Lomans leave Mullingar to come all the way to Ballymore was anything more than an inconvenience to Lomans is ridiculous. The only anomaly is Tang aren't fashionable enough for many within Westmeath but they constantly prove their doubters wrong. Some of the commentary on this about them from playing style to "Stunts" being pulled for them as regard venues is not only disrespectful but laughable. Tang played nine Division 1 league games this year and only three of them were home games against The Downs, Tyrellspass and Shandonagh. Six away games against Shamrocks, Athlone, Kinnegad, Moate, Lomans & Miltownpass. They played two thirds of their games away. Explain the anomaly there.

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 236 - 28/07/2024 22:46:01    2562393

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Where can you find the WH football championship tables? All I see on the WH website are league tables which are over a month now?

Captainfantastic (Westmeath) - Posts: 48 - 28/07/2024 23:15:35    2562398

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Replying To Bruno@1:  "Rosemount good win this evening against Tubberclaire-good scoring game but Rosemonut just about deserved their victory.In the second game Caulry were very poor again against an average Athlone team who didnt have to do much for their win.Athlone were the better team and deserved their win with Caulry now heading to section B for next year.Shades of the Downs last year."
Is it one or two teams that go down?

jfd (Westmeath) - Posts: 249 - 28/07/2024 23:21:50    2562401

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Replying To Bluelake:  "Nothing to do with Lomans. Remarkable that tang could conceivably have two years at senior and not play a group match in Cusack. Not their fault but a bit of an anomaly"
Played shandonagh last year

jiminycricket (Offaly) - Posts: 26 - 28/07/2024 23:56:02    2562409

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Pat Flanagan's tenure in Mount Temple off to a rocky start. Kevin Maguire's absence has been felt, they will need minimum three and probably four points to qualify, that means 3-4 points from playing Loman's. Tang and Kinnegad, seems a tough ask. Rosemount prob need just another point to stay in Section A of Intermediate which was surely their ambition at outset. Next round in Section A sees Tubberclair facing Milltownpass with both sides desperately needing a win, One point between them after two rounds and another defeat would prob spell elimination and relegation to Section B.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1812 - 29/07/2024 00:04:52    2562410

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Replying To Temple56:  "Mad that the rumours coming out of Mount Tenple 4 weeks ago before they lost to an intermediate team in a league final was that the only team in the county they feared was Lomans

3 losses later and they now looked like an intermediate themselves"
What we would give to have curran, moran and mooney back. Lacked a cutting edge all over the pitch. Athlone were poor and we were worse. Very hard to see a game plan. People here made fun of Cake but players loved him which showed in the improvements made on his seasons at club

Kevin Maguire is a massive loss. He's on honeymoon and deserves it after the service to club and county. He would have been available if previous management was involved

Mountlin (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 29/07/2024 02:15:12    2562419

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